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McCarthy Stone; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension and life assurance

Discounted stays in McCarthy & Stone**

Counselling and wellbeing support

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone in Whitley Bay is seeking a Zero-hour Care Assistant at Elderton Place to deliver person-centred care in a single location.

You will be supported with paid training, a competitive hourly rate of £13.26 and enhanced evening/weekend shifts up to £14.56, in a warm, modern environment with a caring team.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly and passionate about supporting older adults.
• Reliable and willing to learn as part of a team.
• Experience in care or related qualifications are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Organise and participate in activities.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines, appointments, and practical tasks.
• Escort residents on outings and appointments.
• Provide light cleaning and domestic duties.

Skills

Care experience

Team player

Willing to learn

Over 18

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

Looking for a Care Assistant job in Whitley Bay

Join

McCarthy & Stone as a

Zero-hour Care Assistant and enjoy a rewarding role based in just

one modern location. No travelling between clients – just quality care in a beautiful environment. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we’ll support your journey.

Why You’ll Love This Role

No Travel Required – Work in one location

at

Elderton Place with no community rounds

Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work

Competitive Pay - £13.26 per hour and up to £14.56 for some evening/weekend shifts*

Paid Training – Learn on the job with full support

Supportive Team – Be part of a compassionate, professional care team

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for unsocial hours
• Company pension and life assurance
• Discounted stays in McCarthy & Stone apartments
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Access to our exclusive employee discounts platform

What You’ll Do

As a

Zero-hour Care Assistant, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Organising and joining in with activities
• Booking appointments and helping with practical tasks
• Escorting residents on outings and appointments
• Being a consistent, friendly presence in residents’ lives
• Light cleaning and domestic duties

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Warm, friendly, and passionate about supporting older adults
• A team player who is reliable and willing to learn
• Over 18 years old and preferably able to drive but not essential.
• Experience in care or a Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial but not required.

Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates currently living in the UK.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. McCarthy &Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy & Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list!